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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.90, 32,735.58 and 18,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.90, 32,735.58 and 18,688.76 is: 25,778.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.90 : 32,735.58 = 18,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.90/32,735.58 = 18,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.90x = 32,735.58 × 18,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.90x = 611,787,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,787,398.08/23,732.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.03

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